sheath

US /ʃiːθ/
UK /ʃiːθ/
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1.

鞘, 套

a cover for the blade of a knife or sword

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He drew his sword from its sheath.
他从鞘中拔出剑。
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The knife was safely tucked into its leather sheath.
刀子安全地插在皮鞘里。
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scabbardcasecovercasingholder
2.

护套, 外壳

a close-fitting covering or container

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The cable was protected by a plastic sheath.
电缆由塑料护套保护。
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The insect's body was covered in a hard, chitinous sheath.
昆虫的身体被坚硬的几丁质外壳覆盖。
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casingcoveringenvelopecoatingmembrane
1.

入鞘, 覆盖

to cover or enclose (something) with a sheath or a similar covering

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He carefully sheathed the knife after use.
他使用后小心地将刀入鞘。
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The entire structure was sheathed in copper panels.
整个结构都覆盖着铜板。
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encasecoverwrapenvelopclad
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sheath dress